Scenario 1 Station Approach & New Southover Road

Scenario 1 offers a transition from the northern district into the site that blends in with the character of the area, by bringing build form along Southover Road and strengthening vistas through focal points at the end of the road as well as emphasising the node/junction of Southover and Bridge Roads. The node is also improved by surrounding it with corner buildings as well by closing the access to the site to cars, as the quarter will be car free, except from occasional delivery, emergency and disabled access.

The green corridor follows the southern edge of the site, along the railway and the on-surface Winterbourne. These are accompanied with pedestrian routes, all emphasising the edge, whilst allowing permeability and movement from the station to town and the countryside to the east.

The Station Square would be framed by buildings and a pavilion/kiosk, activating the square at ground level. The square would be framed to enable a direct relationship with and complement to the Depot Cinema open space opposite.

A variety of open spaces/courtyards enhances the outdoor range of activities and range of potential users, from private to public, and from work to habitable spaces.

The layout still allows vehicles in and out on the existing access points, whilst this is not encouraged through design, but not made impossible, if necessary.